Just Posted: Sony NEX-7 Hands-on Video Preview

Just Posted: Our hands-on video preview of the Sony NEX-7. The NEX-7 is Sony's enthusiast mirrorless camera, combining a 24MP CMOS sensor with a 2.4M dot OLED electronic viewfinder and more physical controls than on any of the previous NEX cameras. There's been a lot of interest in camera, so we've prepared a hands-on preview video to show what it can do. There will be a more extensive written preview published next week, as part of the process of writing a full review but, in the meantime, we hope this video helps give you an idea of what to expect.

Well two of the three major objections I had with Nex5n the lack of decent flash solutions and a all weather viewfinder are solved. But my primary objection the lack of system lens is the Nex's weakness hasn't changed. I recently tested a Nex5n and the lack of quality flexible lens options wrecks the primary reason to get a large sensor, bulkier interchangeable lens camera. The kit 18-55mm zoom so so slow dark lens really hampers nex series , yes the 16mm is fast and sharp but a fish eye lens is never going to be my primary lens no need for toy camera/miniature effect mode with 16mm on the Nex. Yes I know you can get the adapters other company's lens but the focus issues make useless general walk about photo shooting. I really want to love the Nex5n the lack of decent lens system ruins the nex series.

Just thinking about when I mostly use AF tracking, it's either something moving towards me, or birds/planes in flight where I am panning which takes care of most of the lateral movement. I'm not sure how representative the rocking toy is of these situations.

When wearing a three-button jacket, one should NEVER fasten the final button. It's just not the thing. Camera looks interesting though... maybe time for a change from my lovely, but slightly ageing GF1...

Video reviews are great, but nothing to go crazy about. Glad to see you are catching up with other sites. Engadet has been doing more comprehensive reviews for quite long.Sober is good, but too sober harms. And something is really odd with the sound - as I am sure everyone has noticed by now.

I use NEX-5 for months and have use it for almost all situation: landscape, nightscape, citiscape, streets, human interest, model and action. Never complain about focus speed using its native lens. Wondering people here who judge the AF speed just by watching video :(

I went to Fry's to handle NEX-5N and Panasonic G3 and the first was hunting a lot, though the light wasn't that bad, the second locked without hesitation. If NEX-7 has the same focusing mechanism it's a deal-breaker for me. Otherwise it looks like a sweet little gem.

Funny enough, I've played with both cams in Fry's few days ago and did not notice any issues with focusing on both of them and found that Sony's focusing works much faster, very close to what you can expect from SLR and SSM lenses.

The handling looks really awkward. I can imagine having problems with the eyepiece when storing the camera nd taking it out of a bag. It looks too big as well, and with a moderate travel zoom, you are well into dslr size territory. And why are people ordering this thing before checking it or reading reviews? You NEVER buy a new camera because they all have teething problems. Always wait 6 months so you know what you are buying.

"well into DSLR size territory?" No way. You're still noticeably smaller, slimmer and lighter than the smallest DSLR with equivalent travel zoom. And with a pancake lens, you're as small or smaller than most DSLR bodies alone! Clearly, you have no idea what you're talking about.

I really like the video previews. They definitely add an extra dimension, being able to see the camera in use. The presenter speaks very well and even has a flash of DPR corporate blue on the collar, nice touch!

The only downside, is the video really whets the appetite for the review and leaves you wanting more, which in the internet age is only a click away and so it actually encouraged me to look for other sites with more information!

Hoping that the NX200 will also get a detailed review along with the NEX-7. If Samsung has managed to improve its sensor in this new generation then it can be a very strong competitor to the NEX system due to the much more developed lens lineup. So will be great if the upcoming reviews allow us to compare these two systems.

It's not just Samsung's amazing lens line-up either, they seem to have the edge on general handling and price too. The lack of an EVF might be a deal breaker for some, but for everyone else the NX200 could be the camera to watch, providing Samsung have improved the high ISO performance over the last generation.

great to to see the camera in human hands for getting a sense of it. It would be even better for size comparisons to other cameras. Even better if it was a great looking woman doing the demo. But hey, I like the British accent.

The camera looks great. I like the fact that it's bigger than the previous NEX-models. For ergonomics and balancing reasons the camera body shouldn't be too small. I like the custom wheels as well, so it looks really promising. Looking forward to the written preview! Still debating with myself whether I can afford this camera when it's released or if I should wait...

Oh yeah, the NEX-7 just looks... perfect. My expectations keep getting ratcheted higher. Please stop teasing me, I don't believe I've been this excited waiting for a camera debut... ever. Highly irrational I know, and yes, I have one on order sight unseen which is also equally irrational.

Here's to hoping your detailed review also includes a look at some legacy lenses. It would be most useful to scores of prospective users to have a look at some manual ex SLR lenses as well as rangefinder variants (like the Zeiss ZM 25, for example) and how they behave, and how focus peaking and magnification behaves for those of us who are not already NEX users.

Lets hope they release better players then that select the right resolution setting automatically.I know vimeo allows 1080 too but i dont know what it does on lower resolution displays.Anyways thanks for the link, i will watch it one more time :)

Thanks for the video. SOme may have had problems running the video from here AND then clicking on youtube without stopping the initial video -)Next week a detailed preview? Great, but please hurry with the final review with (hopefully) lots of comparison with the 5N(with EVF).